Zone 9 Tropicals
0.2 miTropical, rare, and exotic plants are available at this home-based nursery operated by a friendly owner.
IndependentZone 9b
IndependentGarden centerUSDA zone 9b
Buchanan's Native Plants
4.7(761)
About Buchanan's Native Plants
“Garden center offering native and tropical plants, plus fountains, and other supplies.”
Buchanan's Native Plants is an independent combined garden center and plant nursery serving Houston from its location on E 11th St. With a 4.7-star average across 761 Google reviews, it ranks among the best-reviewed garden retailers in the Houston area. Practical extras include curbside pickup, delivery, in-store pickup. It's open seven days a week, including Sundays. Because Houston sits in USDA zone 9b (winter lows of 25 to 30°F), local stock here tends to be adapted to the region's conditions, worth asking the staff what's planted well for other customers lately.
Services & amenities
Service options
✓ Curbside pickup✓ Delivery✓ In-store pickup✓ Onsite services
Accessibility
✓ Wheelchair accessible entrance✓ Wheelchair accessible parking lot✓ Wheelchair accessible restroom
Amenities
✓ Gender-neutral restroom
Payments
✓ Credit cards✓ Debit cards✓ NFC mobile payments
Parking
✓ Free parking lot✓ Free street parking✓ On-site parking✓ Paid parking lot
Planning
✓ Quick visit
From the business
✓ Identifies as women-owned✓ Small business
Rating breakdown
Based on 761 Google reviews
5 ★
85%
4 ★
8%
3 ★
3%
2 ★
2%
1 ★
3%
Frequently asked questions
›Where is Buchanan's Native Plants located?
Buchanan's Native Plants is located at 611 E 11th St, Houston, TX 77008. The closest alternative garden center is Zone 9 Tropicals, about 0.2 miles away.
›Is Buchanan's Native Plants open on Sunday?
Yes, Buchanan's Native Plants is open 9AM-6PM on Sundays. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm by phone before a special trip.
›What plants grow well near Buchanan's Native Plants?
Houston is in USDA hardiness zone 9b, with winter lows of 25 to 30°F. Frost is rare and fleeting. Gardens produce nearly year-round; the real challenges are summer heat, salt-laden coastal wind, and hurricane-season downpours.
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